Activity Coordinator

Rocky Mountain Assisted Living; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Assisted Living in Lakewood, CO seeks an Activities Coordinator to design and supervise programs that meet residents’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs. You will plan monthly calendars, coordinate group and one-on-one activities, and manage materials and volunteers with a focus on safety and resident wellbeing.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to motivate residents and families.

Qualifications

• Sympathetic attitude toward care of the elderly.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Experience caring for elderly residents is preferred.
• Certificate in therapeutic recreation or activities is a plus.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Office apps.

Responsibilities

• Plan monthly activity calendar to meet residents' physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs.
• Coordinate group and one-on-one activities, including outings and in-home programs.
• Schedule activities with minimum durations and balance daily workload.
• Create and post the monthly calendar in a visible location before the month starts.
• Email families and guardians with the calendar and provide resident copies.
• Ensure required materials are available for activities.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers.
• Assess residents' psychosocial needs and contribute to care plans.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and outings.
• Maintain monthly activity budget including staff costs and entertainers.
• Participate in resident and family council meetings about activities.
• Coordinate with outside entertainers and schedule them as needed.
• Plan and attend outings; assist with resident care where appropriate.
• Adhere to safety regulations and organizational policies.
• Communicate professionally with residents and families.
• Decorate home for seasons and holidays and plan related events.

Skills

Sympathetic attitude

Written & verbal comms

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Ability to motivate residents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate in therapeutic recreation/activities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:A person specifically trained and competent to provide ongoing program of activities to meet physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of Rocky Mountain Assisted Living residents under the direction, instruction, and supervision of Rocky Mountain Assisted Living Director.QUALIFICATIONS:1. Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the elderly2. Ability to carry our written and verbal directions and to read and write.3. 18 years of age or older4. High School Diploma or GED5. Experience providing care to the elderly6. Certificate in therapeutic recreation or activities in a plus7. Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office.LINE OF AUTHORITY:Reports directly to House ManagerPERSONAL SKILLS:1. Good written and oral communication skills.2. Ability to maintain composure and be resourceful in stressful situations.3. Willingness to accept constructive criticism and the ideas and advice of others.4. Strong organizational skills and ability to be efficient.5. Ability to meet deadlines.6. Basic computer skills7. Ability to motivate residents and staff.RESPONSIBILITIES1. Plans monthly activity calendar for the designated home(s), ensuring all resident’s physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs are being met. Activities should include but not be limited to:Group and one-on-one social activities Indoor and outdoor activitiesCommunity outingsSpiritual programs geared toward current residents’ faithsCreative activities such as arts, crafts, music and dramaMusical activities such as sing-a-longs and hired entertainersCommunity promotion of Rocky Mountain Assisted Living2. Coordinates and implements scheduled and impromptu activities.3. Scheduled activities should be no less than 30 minutes in length. Assisted Living Activity Coordinators who work Full-Time (40 hours) are to schedule 6 activities per day, and Part-Time (30 hours) is to schedule 4 activities per day. Memory Care Activity Coordinators who work Full-Time (40 hours) are to schedule 8 activities per day, and Part-Time (30) hours are to schedule 6 activities per day.4. Creates and posts activity calendar in a visible location in the home on or before the 1 st of each month.5. Emails families, POA’s and guardians a copy of monthly activity calendar on or before the 1st for their reference and provides residents with a copy of the calendar in their rooms.6. Ensures required materials are available at all times for scheduled activities.7. Recruit, train and supervise volunteers.8. Assess residents’ psychosocial needs and complete residents’ care plan.9. Reminds and encourages residents to participate in activities.10. Maintains monthly activity budget for the home, including employee costs at outings,scheduled entertainers and activity supplies.11. Participates in scheduled resident and family council meetings, ensuring scheduled activities are being well received and residents and families are given the opportunity to plan upcoming activities and outings.12. Communicates with outside entertainers and schedules them in the home based on resident needs while maintaining a monthly budget.13. Plans and attends scheduled outings and assists with resident care where appropriate.14. Complies with safety regulations and policies.15. Professionally and compassionately communicates with residents and families.16. Ensures the home is decorated for the appropriate season/holiday.17. Plans and conducts activities and events around holidays.